Oregon Tax Kicker Can Help Shelter Pets
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When it’s time to file your 2019 taxes, consider helping OHS pets Exciting news was announced out of the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis recently: a $1.6 billion “kicker” will … Read More
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Oregon Humane Society Marks Final Adoption of the Decade
A shy Chihuahua helps OHS celebrate a milestone. On Dec. 31, 2019, the Oregon Humane Society celebrated a decade of happy tails, four-legged best friends, and making families complete. As … Read More
You Gotta Have Faith
OHS veterinarians perform an intricate medical procedure to relieve a dogs painful ear condition. With her endearing underbite and stocky stature, it’s easy to see why Faith caught the eye … Read More
A Fearful Dog Gets the Gift of Courage From OHS Trainers
How OHS’s Behavior Modification Program helped a fearful dog blossom. Right now, you can make an even bigger impact for pets like Jarvis! Through December 31, your donation will be doubled … Read More
UPDATE: Discarded in the Trash, Kitten without Eyes Gets a Holiday Miracle
How a kitten without eyes brought a family together Hours before the sun came up, Alanna Lundin and her three children arrived at OHS and began to wait. They knew … Read More
OHS Celebrates 11,000th Pet Adoption of 2019
A two-year-old Labrador/Weimaraner mix set a milestone for the Oregon Humane Society today by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2019. Max is going to a new home with the … Read More
A Dog’s Life – Playgroups and Naptime at OHS
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How playgroups and naptime help the dogs at OHS Being in a shelter is stressful for most dogs. The noise, smells and constant stream of people can send a dog’s … Read More
A Four-Legged Family Reunion
Almost one year after finding their forever homes, a group of puppies and their adopters come together for a special birthday celebration. On a crisp fall day in 2018, a … Read More
Humane Special Agent Katie Cogswell joins OHS
Portland, Ore. – In an effort to expand investigations of animal cruelty and neglect, the Oregon Humane Society has welcomed a second Humane Special Agent to its Investigations Department. Special … Read More
Doggie Daycare, Pet Boarding and Pet Sitters: Choosing the Best Option for your Dog
What do you do when you need to leave home and your dog can’t come with you? Choosing the right boarding facility or pet sitter for your dog is key … Read More
